The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability, increased ratings for PTSD and cervical spine degenerative joint disease. The veteran's PTSD was found to be well grounded but not warranting an increase in rating prior to October 30, 1998, while his cervical spine condition did not meet criteria for a higher rating before April 24, 1998.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran's PTSD was manifested by symptoms such as hypervigilance, intrusive recollections, nightmares of violent nature, anger, and suicidal ideation. However, these symptoms did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent prior to October 30, 1998.
- Claimed conditions
- Heart disability, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 14, 2000
- Citation
- 0021294
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